As a gamer who’s spent countless hours battling xenomorphs and saving the universe from extraterrestrial threats, I can’t help but feel a deep connection to Sigourney Weaver‘s iconic character, Ellen Ripley. It’s been over two decades since we last saw her fighting for survival in “Alien: Resurrection,” yet her spirit lives on, echoing through the dark corridors of my gaming heart.
Given the incredible success of “Alien: Romulus” at the box office, it’s worth looking back at the origins of this series and recognizing the influential woman who initiated its sci-fi horror journey. Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley, last seen in 1997, has been absent from our screens. However, with Fede Álvarez revitalizing the franchise, one might wonder if the space trucker will take up her pulse rifle again for another alien hunt. According to Weaver herself, she would be open to returning, provided a compelling script that takes her back to the terrifying setting where no one can hear your screams is presented.
In an interview with Deadline, Weaver reflected on her role by saying, “She seems to always be nearby me, yet I haven’t found a script that demands my performance. However, the possibility isn’t entirely out of reach.” The actress who starred in four out of seven chapters of the ongoing “Alien” saga didn’t completely rule it out. “In my mind,” she clarified, “she resides in another realm, temporarily protected from the Alien. I rarely ponder it, but you know, a return isn’t impossible and many talented directors are drawn to this intriguing material.”
Indeed, numerous characters have attempted to confront the xenomorphs following Ripley 8’s narrow escape in “Alien: Resurrection.” It makes one ponder whether audiences would still be interested in seeing Ripley back in action after such an event.
Signourney Weaver thinks Ripley has earned her rest
It’s clear that certain aspects in “Alien: Romulus” and a well-known quote from the series indicate that the current creators hold a deep affection for Ripley and her ongoing battle against the terrifying alien species. However, desire and necessity are two distinct concepts, which Sigourney Weaver herself acknowledges when discussing the prospect of returning to the franchise.
Weaver, who earned an Oscar nomination for her performance in 1987’s “Aliens,” a level of recognition that remains a rarity in the sci-fi horror genre, discussed her doubts in her Deadline interview. “How much does the public really need or want another Ripley movie?” she asked. “I don’t really sit around and think about it, but if it came up, I would consider it. It has come up a bunch of times, but I’m also busy doing other things. Ripley has earned her rest.”
Despite the fact that it seems unlikely, many franchises have been revitalized through legacy sequels that delivered an unexpected boost. The question arises: How could Ripley possibly be prepared for another battle against the terror that has haunted her for more than two centuries? It’s worth considering that one film, often seen as the weakest link in the franchise, was met with such disdain upon its initial release that it nearly fell out of continuity. This is a movie that even today, the star maintains, is still misunderstood: David Fincher’s “Alien 3.”
Sigourney Weaver still has love for Alien 3
Among threequels, “Alien 3” is often considered one of the most criticized and misinterpreted ones that have graced the silver screen. This production was particularly challenging for first-time director David Fincher, as Sigourney Weaver shared with Deadline. She expressed sympathy for the young filmmaker who would later become a Hollywood star, stating that it was a nightmare working on the set.
She stated that it was smart to hire David Fincher for his directorial debut initially, but failing to back him up afterward was quite foolish, she asserted, defending her past partner. “I’ve learned that David has distanced himself from the project and I regret that since I enjoyed collaborating with him immensely. I believe we produced a fine film together. I’m happy he had the opportunity to direct his own version. It was an exceptional team effort.”
In 2016, there was discussion about creating another third “Alien” film that would have ignored Ridley Scott’s “Alien 3” and Neill Blomkamp’s Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn’s characters surviving the events of “Aliens.” Concept designs for this movie were even created, but it never moved forward. With recent changes in the continuity of franchises like “Halloween” and “Terminator,” there is still a possibility that Ripley could return for one final confrontation with her alien adversaries.
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2024-08-31 04:00